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I’m no Green Thumb.

The most wonderful thing about summertime for us Marylanders is the fact that things are finally green and for about 4 straight months, things actually grow and bloom and look wonderful. My mom, being a Californian, grew up with fresh fruits, veggies, etc in her backyard on hand year round at all times. How nice. So of course, her and my dad, as long as I can remember, have spent countless hours doing yard work as soon as the first little bud appears on a tree outside. I have never been one for getting my hands dirty, but after years of having fresh tomatoes on hand I am now willing to spare a day or two of dirt under my nails in exchange for fresh herbs, vegetables, and the occasional fruit just a few steps away from the kitchen sink. So naturally, with the weather starting to warm up and the plants starting to green up, I get the itch for those home grown fresh ingredients and the amazing recipes I can put together using them. Nothing tastes better than a juicy tomato fresh off the vine and some freshly picked basil leaves. So with this new summer inspiration, and cinco de mayo just around the corner, I grabbed a bunch of veggies and racked my brain for something delicious to throw together for dinner. So here is a great, and easy, chicken recipe that screams summer to me!